Revisiting Botanical prints with the Gelli Plate

Join me as I collect wild flowers and weeds to use on the gelli plate with some die cuts to make some fun botanical monoprints. My sweet dog Lucy makes a cameo appearance (as does some other "wild life"). Actual gelli plating process starts 4 minutes in. Thanks for watching!
The butterfly, bee and dragonfly masks I use in this video are from a couple Stamping Up die cutting sets which I believe are now discontinued. You can find similar types of masks from
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[@DoumbekDrummer]

Watched this today and really enjoyed it. Lucy is adorable. I like everything you did and I really like the print you pulled at 15:43 for its movement and colors. I learned a lot, thank you so much.

[@devonrex4]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 😄

[@evypetre949]

I watched this last year. I remember your beautiful puppy…..and the inch worm. These are beautiful prints. Your work and technique are right on. Hugs ❤️❤️❤️

[@devonrex4]

Thank you so much! I am glad you were able to enjoy it a second time💙 Thanks for watching!

[@pigsye3646]

you should try placing your (dragonfly) stencils on two levels - ie. one under plants and second on top of ...will view as flying in front and behind the plant/foliage > depth

[@devonrex4]

Yes, that would be fun. Thanks so much for watching!

[@janetnash]

I had to revisit, Aww Lucy and the chickens and wonderful prints ❤

[@devonrex4]

Thanks Janet! 💙🐶

[@michelleb3096]

So awesome

[@devonrex4]

Thank you very much! I appreciate you watching and your kind comment 😄

[@Manifesting_Secret_Sketchbook]

Oh my Gosh thankyou. Wonderful video. I love Nature walks. I don't have a pet but I pretend to. Love Art creative things. Appreciate flowers nature. Your info about reasons for doing things. Wow. God bless You

[@devonrex4]

Thank you so much for watching, I am so glad you enjoyed it! 💙💙💙

[@TrueLoveX1027]

LOVED this tutorial! I have had a jelly plate for well over a year and never used it, but seeing the beautiful botanical prints you pulled, I think it is time to finally get it out and use it! Thanks for sharing your ideas. Just beautiful! Blessings.

[@devonrex4]

Glad it was helpful! I hope you do start using your gelli plate, you will have so much fun!

[@truebe01]

Your botanical prints are just the best. Thanks for sharing your techniques.

[@devonrex4]

Thanks so much! They are fun to do. I always look forward to spring and summer to do more💙 Thanks for watching!

[@callycatus]

Never thought about using my die cuts on Gel plate ..Thankyou this is fabulous !

[@devonrex4]

I am glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 💙

[@callycatus]

@@devonrex4 💙

[@franziskan.78]

I love the idea of using dies with botanical. And the textures in the back are so cool. I must try it

[@devonrex4]

Thanks so much! I also have a video where I use plants/weeds with some sea themed die cuts and masks to make an underwater scene if you are interested 💙🐙

[@paulareeveslmt]

Brilliant video! I just got my gelli plate and supplies, can hardly wait for the brayers to arrive! Very inspiring, thank you!

[@devonrex4]

How exciting! Have fun gelli plating! Thanks for watching! 😄

[@allisonjames2923]

What gorgeous prints! I can’t believe I’ve never thought of adding some die cut creatures into the prints 🤦‍♀️ It seems so obvious lol. And looks amazing! I love a lot of your colour combos too. Makes for very interesting prints. Thank you for sharing this video 😁

[@devonrex4]

Thank you so much for your kind comments, I am glad you enjoyed it. Have fun!

[@deborahnewell4591]

First time seeing you. Definitely not last, lol. Subscribed, clicked on thumbs up, saved, & shared! I'm very impressed with your work & intend to copy this technique. Going to use my Big Shot to cut some insects, plus some butterflies. Tfs!!!

[@devonrex4]

Awesome! Thank you so much!

[@kathyseek6295]

Great video, Devon! Glad I finally found you!!

[@devonrex4]

Thanks Kathy, I am so glad you found me too! See you in “Makers” FB group 😄

[@ScrappinlizziArt]

I was sitting here doing some Gelli prints so I just put Gelli printing into the search bar to have someone to watch while I paint and I am so happy I did! I LOVE the method you are using in this video. Now I want to go get some nature out of my yard and try the same thing. Thank you so much for the inspiration! I think I even have that same Dragonfly die! Oh and the idea of using the jar lid is also amazing. Thank you so much. I loved and subscribed.

[@devonrex4]

I am so glad you found it helpful Lizzi! Have fun!!!

[@DoumbekDrummer]

I also subscribed! I agree the jar lid is a great tip.

[@edanielson4172]

I'm totally new and awaiting my 14x14 literally today but wondered about using it in a journal. Thank you for this video. So pretty!!

[@devonrex4]

Thanks for watching, I am glad you enjoyed it. Have fun!

[@celineworotniak4349]

These are so great!!!

[@devonrex4]

Thanks so much for watching! I am so glad you enjoyed it. 😄

[@cinziagirelli7939]

these are fantastic ! love your color mix...your brave ! you have inspired me to be brave too ! best video i have seen in a while. thanks so much :) hugs keep well

[@devonrex4]

Thank you so much! I am so happy to have inspired you!!!!

[@barbra-chickenpotpiesociet5694]

This is such an amazing vid I love the idea of bringing in the nature around us to create beautiful works of art Over and Over again you offer good clear explanations . Thank you for sharing your ideas and wonderful talent

[@devonrex4]

Thanks you so much Barbara! I really appreciate your encouragement!💖

[@devonrex4]

Btw It is not my original idea, I first saw @kathyarbour using plants on her gelli plate last year. 💚

[@BethSchuler]

Thanks for the walk, so relaxing 💙😎

[@devonrex4]

Thanks Beth, I am glad you enjoyed the walk with Lucy and the Roosters 🐓 😉

[@katrakhada]

Oh wow!!! Huge thanks Malia for giving us the link to your youtube channel on Shelley’s latest live crafting vid! I love your work - this vid is especially awesome. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@devonrex4]

Thank you so much for checking out my videos (I also thank Malia for posting my link) and I am so glad you are enjoying them.😄I too have found lots of creators to follow while in different chats and enjoy being part of this creative community.💙

[@EdinaCloud]

Really lovely. 👏👏

[@devonrex4]

Thank you so much!

[@dawnkarasaki6172]

Very cool video, nature and animals and art, doesn’t get better than that👍🏼💕

[@devonrex4]

Thank you so very much! 🌿🐶🎨😄💙

[@marybethw9418]

Wow! Those are fantastic. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@devonrex4]

Thanks so much! I am so happy you found some inspiration from my video! 💙

[@RaquelGarcia-xx2we]

Great video. Loved the worm. Brilliant prints I have to give it a go

[@devonrex4]

Thanks so much Raquel! I am glad you enjoyed it, you will have so much fun! 😄

[@deborahneumann9162]

VERY VERY nice! Just LOVELY! (:

[@devonrex4]

Thank you so much Deborah and thanks for watching! 💛

[@juliennebrendadevos6004]

Love those

[@devonrex4]

Thanks so much! I am already looking forward to next summer 😄 Thanks for watching!

[@ruthkoster2741]

Wow this is so beautiful!, I need to go out and see if I have any leaves or flowers!,

[@devonrex4]

You will be having so much fun with your Gelli plate! Enjoy!

[@judyhyland682]

These are wonderful!!!!!

[@devonrex4]

Thank you very much and thanks for watching 😄

[@janetnash]

So enjoyed the walk with Lucy, loved the chickens. You’re gelli prints are spectacular I found it mesmerising to watch.

[@devonrex4]

Awww Janet, I am so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 💙

[@momofgr8kids]

This is fabulous!!!

[@devonrex4]

Thank you very much! 😄

[@julieduncan4075]

Cool beans!

[@devonrex4]

😄😄😄 Thanks!

[@scrapstobeautybyzandra]

Love your prints and I laugh so hard with the worm...lol

[@devonrex4]

Thanks so much Zandra! The worm definitely caught me by surprise 🤣

[@CyndiDuncanArts]

I saw you in Robyn's premiere yesterday and then this video popped up in my feed. I subscribed.

[@devonrex4]

Thanks so much! See you next Saturday at Robyn’s 😃

[@FullHeartArt]

This is awesome! The worm! LOL!

[@devonrex4]

Thanks so much! Yes, I was a bit freaked out by the worm 🐛 😂

[@joychip5994]

Beautiful prints I love how you use different paints

[@devonrex4]

Thank you very much! I appreciate you watching 😄

Super👏👏👏

[@devonrex4]

Thank you for watching! I am glad you enjoyed it 😄

[@jillkent6134]

Love the bronze gold and black one

[@devonrex4]

Thank you! 💛🐝 💛

[@jayneelinor]

Gorgeous!!!!

[@devonrex4]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching 😄

[@Paperlover123]

Absolutely gorgeous!!!!!! Loved seeing you pick the weeds too! Nice video, Devon!!!

[@devonrex4]

Thanks so much Julie! I am trying to expand my editing horizons😄

[@jillkent6134]

Lovely

[@devonrex4]

Thank you very much!

[@leonajean1979]

Loved this!!!

[@devonrex4]

Thank you very much for watching! I am so glad you enjoyed it😄

[@tuthillg]

Beautiful prints and fun walk! TFS the inspiration!

[@devonrex4]

Thanks so much Gail and thanks for watching! 💙

[@brendadmc677]

Wow, gorgeous prints! Thank you for showing how do the prints .

[@devonrex4]

My pleasure! I am glad you enjoyed it Brenda, thanks for watching!

[@Cheshirecat-nx9zn]

Great results. Nice walk.

[@devonrex4]

Thanks Dar! Lucy enjoyed the walk too 😄

[@janiceglines606]

That was very fun, and good instruction-wise how to do this. TFS!

[@devonrex4]

Thanks Janice! I am so glad you enjoyed it 😄

[@kathyarbour]

Great prints ! Thanks for sharing your process.

[@devonrex4]

Thanks Kathy! I love how you altered yours to create a more finished piece 🧡

[@morningdewgarden7432]

I'm a very earthy kinda gal so this vid title caught my eye. Funny, yesterday I bought dragonfly and bee die cuts and this video used them! It must be fate! I love the effects of the black or indigo first pulls and ghost prints then the golds and bronzy color backgrounds. I am going to use some pressed plants that I did last fall specifically for this purpose and use my dies and your color schemes and I know I will love it!!! Thanks, I'm a new sub! Later EDIT--- BTW, I have coated my pressed plant material with Gloss Gel Medium, otherwise the dried material would be a crumbly mess to be scraped off the gel plate!!! Should anyone want to try this, please use fresh or coat your dry material with a nice medium that will leave your dry material flexible enough to remove easily from your plate!!!

[@devonrex4]

I am so glad you found this video just at the right time for you. Great tip about coating dried plant material with gloss gel medium 👍 Have fun gelliplating with the combo of die cuts and plant material. 😄Thanks for subbing 💙

[@drgrandma1]

I love this video, including the inch worm! Could you please mention the source for the die cuts again? 😊

[@devonrex4]

Thank you very much! The die cuts are from some older Stampin Up sets but I believe they are discontinued. Dragon flies and smaller bee were called “Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits Dues” 142749. The big bee is from “ Detailed Bee Dies” 151526. The butterfly (not sure if I used the butterfly in this video) is called “Bold Butterfly Framelits Dies” 138135. You may be able to find them on Amazon but you need a cutting machine like The Bigshot by Sissix. I am sure there are alternative ways to get die cuts. Thanks for watching!

[@coelura186]

As always such an enjoyable video! Loved see in Lucy helping ! 🤣 And the worm! Your reaction was too funny! Beautiful prints tho, worm and all!

[@devonrex4]

Thanks so much Becky! The worm 🐛 definitely surprised me 😂 Thanks so much for watching! 🌻

[@gillyslikejillysart7458]

Great job Dev! Such great pieces came out of the foliage! Thanks for sharing and hi Lucy!😘😘😘

[@devonrex4]

Thanks so much Gilly! Lucy says hi back! (Sorry I missed your comment before)

[@irfaancaunhye]

Another worm 10:50 - 10:56 on the stem in the top right corner!! Beautiful outcomes!

[@devonrex4]

Lol, I think I saw that after editing too. Thanks for watching!!!

[@TerriShaver1]

Love your prints!

[@devonrex4]

Thank you very much and thanks for watching! 😄

[@alicenwonderland5505]

Great video! I love the technique. I am most interested in the stencils you used. I will have to look for something like that to use.

[@devonrex4]

Thank you for watching, I a, so glad you enjoyed it. Some of the things I used to create pattern were textured fun foam and plastic needlework canvas both available at Michaels. I also found a flower shaped fly swatter at a dollar store. I oftern use placemats from the dollar store and have some earlier videos about using inexpensive items on the gelliplate if you would like more ideas. 😄 Have fun gelliprintng!

[@annhovland8407]

These are really gorgeous. What do you do with them afterwards?

[@devonrex4]

Thank you very much! I use most of them in my art journals and mixed media. Some of them I will display. I have sent some to friends. They can also make nice gifts if you glue them to a cover of a notebook. I hope you try it and have fun! Thanks for watching 😄

[@kimberly-557]

Aww, I love Lucy and her fuzzy butt 😍 love the pic of her at the end 🌼 xx

[@devonrex4]

Isn’t she adorable? She makes me smile everyday! 🐶

[@UsernamedJory]

🤔 Just Love the Composition book 📖 for my happy mistakes 👏🏻💕🙏🏼

[@devonrex4]

Comp books are very fun and low pressure! Thanks for watching Jory!

[@waukonstandard]

How are these 'faux' botanical prints when you are really using plants? To me these are botanical prints... nothing fake about them! And they are so lovely

[@devonrex4]

I guess you’re right 😂 Thanks for watching!

[@orbmanelson]

“No laws being broken here.” Other than The Laws of Nature!

[@devonrex4]

😂😉👍

[@aprilharvey2225]

I love your work. What are the circular imprint that you are using?

[@devonrex4]

Thank you! The circular piece is a plastic canvas used for needle crafts. I found mine at Michaels’ but you can easily find them on Amazon. While checking that I noticed that they do come in a variety of shapes. I might need to get more 😄 Thank you for your question.

[@joannebrenner6853]

Nice prints. Where did you get your die cuts?

[@devonrex4]

Thank you very much! The die cuts are from some older Stampin Up sets but I believe they are discontinued. Dragon flies and smaller bee were called “Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits Dues” 142749. The big bee is from “ Detailed Bee Dies” 151526. The butterfly (not sure if I used the butterfly in this video) is called “Bold Butterfly Framelits Dies” 138135. You may be able to find them on Amazon but you need a cutting machine like The Bigshot by Sissix. I am sure there are alternative ways to get die cuts. Good luck.

[@soniabrickell4268]

Such a great waste of time , watching you and your gelli plate printing 💚 I should be cleaning the house 🤣thank you 💐

[@devonrex4]

So glad I could help distract you from adulting! 😂 Thanks for watching! 💚

[@irenenelson9570]

Where did you get the stencils? Great video. Learned a lot

[@devonrex4]

Do you mean the butterflies and such? They’re die cuts from Stampin up but I think they are discontinued. You can get some nice butterfly, bee and dragonfly (and other) masked from @P.M. Artist Studio . I will put a link to their shop in the description (check back in a few minutes)

[@irenenelson9570]

@@devonrex4 thank you so much, it is appreciated!

[@devonrex4]

@@irenenelson9570 My pleasure. Thanks for watching. I have done some "underwater" gelliprints using P.M.Artist Studio jellyfish masks more recently if you want to check that out. 😄

[@irenenelson9570]

@@devonrex4 I am subscribed and will check it out 😃

[@janetnash]

Devon revisiting you’re video, it has stayed with me. Just messaged a friend to see if she could make me some diecuts, determined to give this a go.

[@devonrex4]

Awww Janet, that makes me so happy! Have fun!!! Btw at first glance I read biscuits instead of die cuts. I guess you make me think of tasty snacks 😂

[@janetnash]

@@devonrex4 ah how funny, at the time you were writing this I actually was making biscuits 🍪 ( chocolate and hazelnut ) !! My friend has made me some die cuts so I just need to pick them up now.

[@devonrex4]

@@janetnash Sounds delicious Janet! Have fun!

[@terriealby5209]

These are beautiful!! How do place the die cuts onto gelli press without them making marks on gelli press? TFS!!

[@devonrex4]

Thank you! I use the metal dies ahead of time to cute out the shapes from card stock paper. The paper cut outs (die cuts) just lay down flat similar to using a stencil on your gelli plate but just smaller. I have used thicker plastic items and even wood shapes on my gelli plate without damaging it (as long as you don’t place a sharp edge down and if you lift it up carefully). I hope this answers your question. Thanks for watching!

[@terriealby5209]

@@devonrex4 thank you! Yes, that answers my question! New to gelli printing and just loved your prints! I am going to try this! 😁 👍

[@japhyryder66]

This was great! What was that circular object with the grid you used for texture? I need one!

[@devonrex4]

Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed it. I think you are asking about the Round Plastic Canvas Shape Mesh Sheets for Embroidery Crafting. I believe I got mine from Michaels but I see they are available on Amazon as well. Have fun!

[@japhyryder66]

@@devonrex4 thank you for the info!

[@LadyJaneG]

When you pick up your leaves , should you let that layer dry before applying more layers of paint?

[@devonrex4]

Yes, definitely let dry between layers! Sorry if I wasn’t clear enough on that. Have fun!

[@normatorti4295]

How dry should the imprint of the textures be before you add more paint. Every time I try this the textures of the plants do not come through. Please advise. Thanks.

[@devonrex4]

You should let them dry completely between layers. I hope this helps. Have fun!

[@stephanieprice8247]

Can any types of paints be used or do they have to be a specific kind?

[@devonrex4]

Any type of acrylic paint should work well. For example, I find Liquitex Basics are a good paint to learn with because they are not too thick or thin. 💖 Let me know how it goes. Have fun!

[@bauerjanet7887]

How long do you let the paint dry between layers, or do you just go from one layer to the next.

[@devonrex4]

I let them dry fully. Definitely a few minutes but cannot say a specific time though because it depends on the paints, the heat and humidity where you live and how thick the layer is. I will lightly touch the corner with my finger and if nothing comes up it is most likely dry. I hope this helps 💙 Thanks for watching!

[@carolnacarato4448]

What are the two things that you used to put texture down onto the plate, the round one and the white rectangle ones? And where can I get them?

[@devonrex4]

Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed it. I think you are asking about the Plastic Canvas Mesh Sheets for Embroidery Crafting. I believe I got mine from Michaels but I see they are available on Amazon as well. Have fun! Thanks for watching! 😄

[@carolnacarato4448]

Ok cool thank you I will have to check out Michael's then. I just thought the round one especially made such a great subtle background texture. There's a Michael's just a couple miles down the road from me so I'm definitely going to be going there today, thanks again!

[@madasahatter4489]

Interesting . . . but methinks t'was most hazardous for the worm 😉

[@devonrex4]

😂 Yes, but I did get my son to throw the work outside so hopefully he lived out a natural worm life 💛🐛💛

[@Nansthebird]

Why do you put your gel prints in a comp book? What do you ever Dow with it?

[@devonrex4]

Just for practice and fun! Sometimes I will add more to turn it into a proper journal page or scan it (or photograph it) and use it in another project. It was just something I felt like doing at the time. I don’t plan to do another whole composition book of gelliprints at this time but time will tell. Thanks for watching 😄

[@Nansthebird]

@@devonrex4 thanks for responding…hadn’t thought about photographing to use in another project! Would love to see how you expand this comp book into a journal! Love you video!❤️

[@ArtandTrip71]

Nice beautiful... New sub

[@devonrex4]

Thank you very much 😄

[@Sarcastically60something]

TYFS new subbie here

[@devonrex4]

Thanks for watching and subbing 😄

[@joycemurphy6987]

Where can I get the dragon flies etc

[@devonrex4]

I got mine from Stampin up but I know Ranger also sells some. Thanks for watching

[@Decopainterandtea]

What do you do with the prints afterwards?

[@devonrex4]

I use them for art journaling mostly. But you could frame them or use them to make cards. Sometimes I will send to friends as gifts for them to use in their art journals. Thanks for watching 😀

[@Decopainterandtea]

@@devonrex4 Thankyou for replying!

[@karenholst8306]

👍👍👍💕💕💕🇩🇰

[@devonrex4]

Thank you 💙💙💙

[@63artemisia63]

I have never heard anyone refer to botanical specimens as “cute.” News flash: Roosters crow all day and into the night, too ;o)

[@devonrex4]

I didn’t know that about roosters. Cool!

[@63artemisia63]

@@devonrex4 Unless you live next door to one 🤯

[@devonrex4]

😂

[@anniegabriel5892]

Is that a Sheltie?

[@devonrex4]

No, she is a Pomimo : Pomeranian American Eskimo cross 🐶

[@kwlovesb]

What's the big deal about bugs??? Maybe some entomological prints are in order.;o)

[@devonrex4]

😂😂😂 I guess I shouldn’t have been so surprised! Thanks for watching 🐛

[@janeruthraphael4644]

Why is pup panting so hard? Is it hot out?

[@devonrex4]

No it was in the morning and not very hot. Don’t worry, I gave her lots of breaks in the shade and water. We were only out for 20 min. She is older and very fluffy but she is very happy and loves her walks.

[@bluefish4064]

why are people grossed out by wild life , he was happily living his best life before you came along ! I hope you didn’t kill him , and just popped him back into the garden .

[@devonrex4]

I love wildlife outside, I am just not a fan of it in my art room😂 Yes, my son helped me transport the cute little guy outside 🐛👍

[@63artemisia63]

Why do you call your prints “faux” when you use real leaves and grasses?

[@devonrex4]

I am not sure why, you are right, I should just call them botanical prints. Perhaps I shall change the title. Thanks for watching

[@chosenheir3055]

Roosters

[@devonrex4]

😂 Thanks, I definitely need to brush up on my flora and fauna!

[@chosenheir3055]

@@devonrex4 i love your work very peaceful.

[@devonrex4]

@@chosenheir3055 Thank you so much! 💙

[@erincarr9411]

Poor worm

[@devonrex4]

😂 I actually got my son to throw him outside, so no worms were harmed in the making of this video🐸

[@karlabritfeld7104]

Waving papers and leaves directly in front of the camera lens is annoying and distracting.

[@devonrex4]

Ok, I will keep that in mind.

[@knittingsister]

Love your prints!!!

[@devonrex4]

Thank you so much! 😄